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Idiom "Make a stink about something"

 
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vicsjsu



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 9:36 pm    Post subject: Idiom "Make a stink about something" Reply with quote

Hello All Great Teachers Online,

I heard this idiom from my supervisor. My guess is that it means to make a big fuss over some trivial things. Can you clarify this for me? Thank you!!

Victor
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bud



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 9:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very good, Victor. That's exactly what it means.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, bud. You are wonderful!

Victor
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